Originally posted by DuffMan You'll want something faster after a month. Get what you really want.

Just my $.02

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That's pretty dumb advice. No new rider has any business being on a Hayabusa. Even if you manage to survive the initial ride home, you won't learn shit on that thing.

Herb, anything more than $1500 for a GS500E is too much, IMO. Especially since you'll be finished and ready to move up in about six months.

If I were you, I'd figure out where some of the local sport biker hangouts are and when they gather. Try to find some of the more responsible ones and have a chat with them. Some of them may want to blow you off as a wannabe or whatever, you don't want to talk to them, as a rider I don't even want to talk to guys like that.

When you find some good people start asking what they think would be good for a beginner and how you could find one used for a decent price. Chances are they'll know where to look and can possibly help you out

That's pretty dumb advice. No new rider has any business being on a Hayabusa. Even if you manage to survive the initial ride home, you won't learn shit on that thing.

Herb, anything more than $1500 for a GS500E is too much, IMO. Especially since you'll be finished and ready to move up in about six months.

If I were you, I'd figure out where some of the local sport biker hangouts are and when they gather. Try to find some of the more responsible ones and have a chat with them. Some of them may want to blow you off as a wannabe or whatever, you don't want to talk to them, as a rider I don't even want to talk to guys like that.

When you find some good people start asking what they think would be good for a beginner and how you could find one used for a decent price. Chances are they'll know where to look and can possibly help you out

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That's the plan. I don't intend on getting a fast bike right away. Although it would seem cool, but I value my life way too much. I still have another 2 months before I get my bike though. (The latest course is October 18). Until then, I'll keep an eye out.